Bing Daily Trivia Quiz: Hitachi

Question 1: We’re in Hitachi, Japan. Which plant is featured in today’s image?

Kochia
  • Kochia
  • Red amaranth
  • Mizuna

Correct Answer: Kochia

Fact: Kochia is an annual herb known for its distinctive round, bushy shape and vibrant color changes throughout the seasons. In summer, kochia has lush green foliage, but it’s most renowned for its dramatic transformation in fall when its leaves turn red. This drought-resistant plant’s dense, rounded appearance makes it a standout feature in gardens and parks.


Question 2: Kochia is sometimes used to make which household item?

  • Brooms
  • Curtains
  • Rugs

Correct Answer: Brooms

Fact: Kochia is a versatile plant with several practical uses beyond its striking appearance in gardens. Traditionally, the plants have been used to make brooms, especially in Japan, Serbia, and Bulgaria. The seeds are used in traditional Chinese medicine, and as a food garnish in Japan.


Question 3: Which plant is associated with traditional Japanese bonsai?

  • Palm
  • Juniper
  • Cypress

Correct Answer: Juniper

Fact: Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers, where cultivation techniques are used to replicate the shape and scale of full-sized trees. Juniper trees are particularly favored for bonsai because they are relatively easy to care for and have visually appealing foliage.

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